CVE-2014-9879: The mdss mdp3 driver in the Qualcomm components in Android before 2016-08-05 on Nexus 5 devices does not va...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an older Android kernel driver flaw affecting Nexus 5 devices before the 2016-08-05 Android security update. A malicious app could abuse weak validation in a Qualcomm display driver to gain higher privileges on the device. The main business concern is unmanaged or legacy Nexus 5 devices still in use. Exposure appears limited to Nexus 5 devices running Android builds before the 2016-08-05 security patch level. The provided bundle does not identify other affected products or versions. Prioritize this if legacy Nexus 5 devices remain in production, especially in privileged or sensitive environments. Otherwise, treat it as a legacy asset hygiene issue. Mitigation focus: Update affected Nexus 5 devices to Android security patch level 2016-08-05 or later.; Retire or isolate unsupported Nexus 5 devices that cannot receive the update.; Review vendor or OEM guidance before applying custom kernel or ROM fixes..

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Jun 13, 2026, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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